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Located in Arusha, 2.3 miles from Uhuru monument, Osotwa Maasai Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 3.1 miles from Old German Boma, 5.6 miles from Njiro Complex and 17 miles from Meserani Snake Park. The property has a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a closet. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower, rooms at Osotwa Maasai Hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms have a mountain view. At the accommodation every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. An American breakfast is available daily at Osotwa Maasai Hostel. Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Arusha, like cycling. Arusha International Conference Center is 2.8 miles from Osotwa Maasai Hostel, while Ngurdoto Crater is 23 miles away. Arusha Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

American

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.7
Location
8.1
High score for Arusha
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Benji
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, comfortable, full mosquito nets, good WiFi. Peter is a great owner. I can recommend this place.
  • Selous
    Australia Australia
    Osotwa is a clean, nice & chill hostel. We stayed here for a month and it was perfect for me and my 2 friends to stay at as it was affordable & close to our volunteer placements and town! The staff are lovely and I would definitely stay here again.
  • Lena
    Germany Germany
    The hostel is spacious, clean and the staff are very friendly. The hostel is quite centrally located not far from the main street with all the stores, bars and restaurants. The bed was large and very comfortable.
  • Meiabikle
    Brazil Brazil
    - Judy and the team were wonderful. always smiling and helpful, helping us with restaurant recommendations, information, preparing a good breakfast - breakfast was delicious and simple - the bed was good, big and with good bedding - has a nice...
  • Habyeol
    South Korea South Korea
    Very clean. The host was super nice. Even though I had to leave very early in the morning I wS able to have breakfast Strongly recommended
  • Ber
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They were very friendly and adaptative to our needs. The first night we asked if they could prepare dinner for us and Judi cooked us a delicious meal. Also Malaika walked us to an ATM where we could withdraw money. We were going to do the...
  • Georgina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were a group of 4 students traveling through Arusha before starting safari. This was a beautiful clean property. We were welcomed by the lovely hosts. The beds were very comfortable and 3 out of the 4 bunks had mosquito nets. The bathrooms...
  • Emma
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Judith, Angel and Peter were the best, they made me feel at home and helped me with everything! I could even join dinner with the staff, which was really nice as a female solo traveler after a very long traveling day there. In the morning Peter...
  • Sören
    Germany Germany
    The host, Judith, is extraordinarily friendly and accommodating and helped me out whenever needed. Everything was nice and clean and the area, although a bit off the centre, is safe with a few nice places to eat.
  • Sara
    Denmark Denmark
    The stay has been the perfect fit for me and my friend! The rooms and accommodations were wonderful and the staff was very friendly! Nice breakfast in the morning too. You even get a key the front gate so you can go and come as you please without...

Area info

Amenities of Osotwa Maasai Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Packed lunches
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • Danish
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Osotwa Maasai Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 8 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Osotwa Maasai Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Osotwa Maasai Hostel

    • Guests staying at Osotwa Maasai Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
    • Osotwa Maasai Hostel is 1.4 miles from the center of Arusha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Osotwa Maasai Hostel is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.

    • The prices at Osotwa Maasai Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Osotwa Maasai Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Water park
      • Horseback riding
      • Bike tours
      • Game drives
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture